The Greencastle Democrat, Greencastle, Putnam County, 4 July 1896 — Page 7

Avalanche Of Country Locals Collated by the Numerous Start’ of the Democrat. WEDDINGS, MEETINGS AND VIS. ITORS RECORD of OCCURENCES

That Fill the Lives of the People, Every Item of Which Interests Somebody.

! of Belle Union, was ordered to organize j them intoa church, to be known as the New Winchester Congregation of the Cumberland Presbyterian church, and attached to the Wabash Presbytery. The organization took place, about the tiTth of July, three miles north of New Winchester. Groveland and Danville churches have swarmed from that. Rev. W. T. Furgarson and A. W. Hawkins being the oldest living preacher that has served them. They propose, with the churches, to have a re union if they can agree on the time and place. When settled we will give notice in the Democrat. It may occur July 27, 1896. Let the brethren take due notice thereof and govern themselves accordingly. Lilly Lydick, of Billtowu, attended church at our place last Sunday in company with Lotie McVay. Ira Lewis was very sick last Sunday.

posse M THOT. We are getting plenty of rain and the river is able to be up out of its bed again. The early corn looks tine, hut the late corn is not doing much. John Rop has been hauling logs to Belk’s saw-mill. Ben Bolin layed his corn by last week. Mrs. Percell’s sister, whom she had not seen for seventeen years, visited her last week. Charley Long is harvesting Pink Brown’s wheat for him, Isaac Matkins and William Happenny are fishing on the shares this summer. Perry McCullough lias a new road wagon and harness. SOUTH WASHINGTON. The festival at Mill Creek church was a grand success notwithstanding the bad weather, a large crowd and the best of order, a good sum was net. Rev. John Syster, of Terre Haute, has been visiting bis son Silas, and preached at Mill Creek church on Sunday last. Albert and Harrishn Evans visited relatives at Brazil last Sunday. John Neese Sr. and wife are visiting in these parts. Carl Harrison, of Greencastle, attended the festival on Saturday night. Miss Fronle Allen of Black Hawk, took dinner with Mrs. Elizabeth Neese on Sunday last. And now the whistle of the thresher can be heard in the land. There will be an ice cream supper at Walnut Chapel to-night. Come everybody. Sullivan.

Newton dipt, of Fillmore, was at Mandy Shacklefo.- Fs !.i-t Sunday. Oscar F. Allen, of Conway Springs, Kas., is here. James Higgins and wife of Jackson, were guests of Wm. Dickerson and wife Saturday. Gregg Buis and family spent Sunday in Fillmore. HAMKIUK. Several of the girls spent a pleasant day with Nellie Funican, June 26. Hay is generally good. A good many young people of Hamrick attended the C didrens’exercises at Reelsville last Sunday ew. Blackberries are tie ordeal of the day. We are sorry to see Amelia Mace and Alvia Bryan leave to take their Hying trip to Europe, Sunday, July 5. Mrs. Wiles and daughter, Grace, visited at Mrs. John Bence's this week. koachdai.e. Wm. Colliver and family of Bainbridge, spent Sunday with his brother, Dr. Colliver. Mrs. Dr. Harris spent Wednesday at Fincaatle. Edgar Turpin and M’ss Ora Barnes were married last Wednesday evening at the home* of the bride’s parents, Rev. Ashley officiating. Several from here attended the Ford-Cline wedding at Carpentersville last week. Walter Crow gave an entertainment in the town hall Wednesday night. Rev. Ashley filled his regular appointment at the Chrisitian church Sunday. James Dickerson and family, James Goslin and family and Allie James heard the funeral sermon of William James preached at Fincastle last Sunday.

EMINENCE. Evert Garrison is visiting at home. Several of the boys attended the base ball game at Belle I’nion, Saturday. Miss Pearl Figg, of Spencer, and Miss Pearl Fisher, of Quincy, are visiting at Jesse Martin’s. Mat. Mammouth and wife were guests of John Alexander Sunday. Big preparations are being made for the fourth of July. Miss Stella Miles and J. E. Duncan went to Terre Haute Monday to attend school. Jesse Brazier and wife visited at Albert Gray’s Sunday. Wonder what the attraction is at Quincy for the boys here. Andy Bryant and family visited his brother Frank, near Stilesville Sunday. Chas. Baker, of Bloomington is visiting here. Some of the young folks were at the baptizing at Quincy Sunday. The second commencement of Adams Township public schools was held last Friday evening at the M. E. church. The house was filled to overfiowing. Everyone was glad they attended. Program as follows: Music, Minnie Watson; Invocation; Solo, Chas. Baker; Fruits of Honesty, Gilbert Miles; Force of Habit, Oscar E. Anderson; Music, Minnie Watson, Dr. Kelso; The Sweet Singers, Anna Watson; Solo, Chas. Baker; Say, Ephran Chenoweth; A New Year’s at Willard’s, Myrtle Howard; Music; Presentation of Diplomas by J. E. Robinson.

GKOVEI.AND. Mary Gordon, of Greencastle, spent last week with Mattie Ader. John Foster, of Belle Union, is calling on Parson Wright’s family. The twins, Martha A. Darnell and Lucinda McKee, spent last Sabbath with Mattie Ader. Col. Summers will celebrate his 16th birthday next Sunday. To correct an erroneous impression that lias got out, would say, that in 18:t5, Rev. Cornelius Summers, of the* Cumberland Presbyterian church, moved from Kentucky to two miles east of here and went to preaching in every cabin that was open to the peacher. He soon gathered some half dozen families into his church and at the spring Presbytery Rev. Downey,

Several were at Crawfordsville last Thursday to seethe Buttalo Bill circus. Vestal & Son of Plainfield, were here last week baying horses. Mr. Wall is building a house in the Cline addition. The residences of Mr. Wisehart and Mr. Irwin are nearing completion. Miss Bettie Akers, of Indianapolis, came down last week to visit her parents and attend the Ford-Cline wedding. Joe Wood of Hoopston, 111., and Miss Stella MeCandlass were married Sunday evening at the bride’s home. FEHN A surprise birthday dinner was given Mrs. Skelton Tuesday in honor of tier 58th birthday. NEW MAYSVIIiLE The Baptist Sunday school elected new officers Sunday as follows: Supt. Mr. Patrick; Assist., Wes Stewart, Treas., Matt Stewart; Secy., Ettie Williams; Asst. Secy., Etta Stewart; Organist, Miss Stella Akers; teachers same for last quarter. The Sunday school meets every Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock. Come and all take a part in the good work. Bertie Harris, of this place, and Harry Blaydes, of near Roachdale, took dinner at Thomas Akers’ Sunday. There will be a Union Sunday school at the M. E. church next Sunday morning at 9:30. All are invited to attend. Icy Oakley took dinner with Tenia Harris Sunday. Several fiom here attended the negro picnic at North Salem Sunday. Oil Stewart and family, Wes Stewart ami family, Mat Stewart wife and daughter and Mrs Randal were the guests of John and Sadie Makey Sun-

day.

Several from here attended the funeral of Mrs. Hay at New Winchester Sunday. SOUTH CLINTON. The corn is most all layed by. The threshing machines are out in full blast. The wheat crop will be light in this locality. Many fields not worth cut-

ting.

Some of our oldest farmers say they never saw a better prospect for oats than there is now. The timothy meadows will be far better than was expected. Golda Moore, of Clinton Falls, gave

a birthday party Monday evening to her little friends. Ice cream, lemonade, candies and other delicacies were served in abundance. Our trustee has located the ground to build t!ie graded school house. He will build it on Main street in the city ofClinton Falls, where lie lias purchased a lot of Oren Perkins. Saul Woolery, of Illinois, is visiting relatives and friends here and at Bellmore. Janies Thomas is sowing clover seed in his corn. He says now is the time to sow. There was a large crowd at Pleasant Hill church Sunday. Cary Payne is working for William Davis. __ _ FOREST H1I.L Born to Frank Henkle and wife on June 23, a girl. O. S. Priest and wife visited at D. B. Priest’s one evening last week. Pierce Rettingernnd wife,of Whitesville, were the guests of J. W. Hanks and family last week. Orville Collins returned from Terre Haute on June 26. Emory Wright and Laura Proctor, of Yapville, were married at the Christian church at Bainbridge last Sunday evening, at 6 o'clock. Elder Brown officiating. We extend congratulations. Quite a number from this vicinity attended church at Bainbridge Sunday morning and night.

PALESTINE Delia Miers was born Feb. 4,1861, and married to Elexus Eggers, April 25, 1880. She died of consumption, June 26, 1896, aged 35 years, 3 months and 22 days. Her funeral was preached the next day by Elder E. W. Thomas and the remains interred in the cemetery. She leaves a husband, two daughters and three sons. They have die sympathy of their neighbors and friends. She was a follower of the meek and lowly Jesus. Professor Lee Rogers, of the Terre Haute Normal, was home on vacation last week. Elder Swinney v of Fredonia, Kas., was with the brethren Saturday and Sunday. Uncle Cash Wilson, our old pioneer, seems to be in very feeble health. Born to Ami Michael and wife, June 25, a son. Some imps of the lower region have been shooting their revolvers through our church windows. They may lie found before they make their report to Beelzebub. Terrel McKehan.of Russellville,was at the funeral last Saturday. OAKALLA Corn layed by. Wheat all cut. Larry Rockliill and Oscar Williams took their best girls to the Falls Sun-

day.

George Bee is working for Henry Hillis. John Wade’s horse broke loose Sunday and smashed his buggy. Oakalla has one mail carrier. Jpe King and wife visited Putnamville friends Sunday. Black berries are ripe, selling at ten cents per gallon. Bert Smith, of Hamricks, was in our city Thursday. Ed Hillis is talking of buying the brick yard. Alva Vickers retimed from the Wabash Monday. Mrs. James Brown visitt.1 Greencastle friends Friday and Saturday. Peter Welch was in our burg Sun-

day.

Look out for a wedding soon. Bill Nye. Blackberries are ripe. Work has shut down at the quarries for a while. Sunday School every Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock at the Oakalla school house.

was down this way Thursday. Mrs. Tommy Johnson and daughter Ethel, and Miss Della Lineberry were the guests ot Miss Lyda Johnson at I ake Valley Thursday. Dick Brown, of west Indianapolis, made a Hying trip hereon his bicycle Friday. We are getting uneasy about the •‘Vivalia” pet as we have not heard of it latelv. Herk Tignor, who lias been at school at Terre Haute has returned home. Margery Lineberry visited Uoatesville friends Saturday. A photographer has been in our midst for a few days. Wm. Walls and his mustache have parted. Wm. Burris and family, of Bellville, visited with Hannah Leadlow Sunday. Rev. Baldock preached an excellent sermon at the Baptist church Sunday morning. Remember the musical entertainment and lawn festival given at the school house gr ive Saturday evening. July 11th. Casper and E. R. Robards were in the vicinity of Eminence visiting friends Sunday. •Some of our young sports attended a dance Saturday night of course they are good places to go to, judging from reports that come from some of the has beens. Wm. Johnson and Lambert Allee drove to the city Friday. Ernest McHaffie with tome of his speeders are at the Cambridge city races. Mahlon Boyd and wife, of Hazlewood, spent Sunday with Mrs Ellen Cassaday. Mamie McHaffie has returned from a visit at Terre Haute. » Ray Swope and Everet Ryan were at Plainfield Sunday. Miss Katie McHaffie is the guest of Miss Nellie Schofer at Indianapolis. Otis Cosner was at Greencastle Sunday. Chas. Robards played a strong game at third base Saturday. Rev. W. H. Brown and son Oscar, of Greencastle, were here Tuesday. Dr. Masters made a professional visit to Bainbridge Sunday. Charley Howson was out in all his splendor Sunday evening. Major Fultz tells a good joke on himself he simply fed a rat for one long week thinking all the time it was a P‘gLyda Buis, of Mt. Meridian, is visiting her grand parents, Win. McCammack’s. Rob Kreigh is convalescent. Johnson’s Base Ball club defeated Elmore’s in the game Saturday, the feature was the pitching of Ray Swope who gave twenty-one men their base on balls. Major Fultz, of the Elmore club, held down the right field to perfection Score Johnson 21, Elmore

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QUINCI Indianapolis Trade Journal: R. C. Davis of Quincy, Ind., the veteran storekeeper of Owen county, was in the city this week looking over the D. P. Erwin company’s good stocks and taking in the sights with George Geiger. cloverdale. Chas. Horn was down from Indianapolis Monday. PLEASANT RIDGE: The sick this week are Mrs. George Bales, Mrs. Harrison Young and Reggie Williams. Mrs. Evans, of Brazil, has been visiting her daughter here, Mrs. Jas. Stam-

per.

Born, to Albert Williams and wife, last week, a daughter. Miss Mary Welch, of Greencastle, and Miss Sallie Cunningham, of this vicinity, were Sunday guest* at widow Welch’s.

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buyer, took in a load of hog* Tuesday at §3.10. Thomas Sandy took a 1 >ad of sheep to Indianapolis Monday. Now, David Wallace says he has

quit.

Wm. Bell was at Greencastle Tuesday on business. Yes. Elliott was at Indianapolis last Tuesday on business. W. R. Beedle and wife visited C. J. Hurst at Poland this week. Ask Tom Huchens about his free silver boy if you want to see him smile. Quint Broadstreet was in these parts Wednesday. Max Beamen. of Quines, was here Monday to see J. N. Washburn on bus-

iness.

• FOX RIDGE. Bob Day and wife, of Fillmore, visited at Ezra Smith’s last week. John Ash’s houst- has taken on a new appearance this week. Sam Mills and Albert Young of the Wild West, have arrived back in this Haven of Rest, foot-sore as all way worn travelers. G. B. Parker has sold his well driller and retired from that occupation. Ezra Smith and family visited at Fillmore Saturday and Sunday. Messrs. Ross Burks, Dora Sweet and Wellington Crawley took a Hying trip to Roachdale on their wheels Sunday afternoon. Quite a warm ride for the

boys.

Miss Nellie Nelson gave a moonlight party in honor of her guest. Miss Olive Duncan Wednesday evening. Well Homer you must not feel yourself above coming on the ridge just because you have a new buggy. Quite a number of our young people will attend the festival at Bethel tonight. “Bill Lady” is seen on the Ridge quite often ot late days. Tan and Ed still go to Putnamville, t^ey took in the Shakers last Sunday at Sassafrassville. Free Silver leads the host on the Ridge and it is hoped will lead in November. Mrs. Joe Crawley and Mrs. Joe Fry visited at Frank Blackwell’s last week at Russellville. Wayfarer.

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MONON EXCURSIONS. Account Fourih of July holidays, one fare for round tri; . Tickets on sale July 3 and goxl up :o and including July o. o Chicago, accjuni Democratic Naiional Convention, July 7. Tickets o.i sale July 3 to 6, good returning until July 12. $5.35 for round trip. To New Albany, Ind., account Siiver Heights campmeeting, July 25 to August 4, $5.50 round trip. Home-seeker’s excursions to the South, June 15 and 1 .July 6, 7, 20 and 21, August 3, 4, 17, 18 and 31. September 1, 14 and 15, and October 5, 6, 19 and 20. One lowest one way; fare plus $2 for the round trip. J. A. Michael.

MONON EXCURSION-.

On the first Tuesday of each month until father notice we will sell oneway “Settlers” tickets to points in southern states south of Kentucky and Tennessee line at greatly reduced rates. Jan 27th and 2.8th, Feb loth and 11th. and March 9th andlOth, we will sell Home Seekers' tickets to various points in southern and southwestern states at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. Retur : limit thirty dai s from date ot sale. For

full information address. J. A. Michael, Agent

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C. K. Priest and family, of Forest Hill, spent Sunday at J. N. Miller's. Joseph Bledsoe and family visited near Roachdale on Sunday. Emra Wright and Miss Laura Proctor were married in the Christian church at Bainbridge last Sunday by Rev. Brown, of Greencastle. We suppose Sam and Joe are off the matrimonial list now. Mrs. J. T. Miller was shopping in Greencastle one day this week. Creed Davis’, of near Muddy Lane, were visitors at Clark Davis’.

EA8T. No rincrn’ti, New York, Boston, -•*>' am No 2+ Indianapolis Accorn. s: 12 a in No It Indianapolis Flyer maO u ni No >: 1 ndianapolis Accom 4:1 > p m No I s : < iiici’n'ti. N* w Yui K. B •Mon. '>:2l pm No 22 Sunday, Indianapolis 11:lt>am WEST. No >'>: St. Louis Nivfht Limited 12:Lam No 8$ >t. Louis Ace a ru Noll; si. Louis Day Limited 12:44 a in No •Yt Mattoon .aiinited. H:V> p rn No 3f Terre Haute Accom 7:00 p m No23 Sunday Mattoon Limited 0:32 p m l Trains daily. t Trains daily except Sunday. No.2 connects at Indianapolis for Cincinnati and Michigan Idvislons. No. 4 connect* with L. A W.and with trains for Peoria and Chicago. F P. Hi kstis, Agent.

Our farmers are busy putting up hay. Ed. S. and Laura went to the Shakers. Big picnic at Brick Chapel July 4. Florence Stoner has been visiting Miss Minnie strouhey. 8T1I.ES VILLE. Walter Johnson wins the game of ball. Well Dave if you will get another pitcher perhaps you will win the next game. Andy Wood, of Greencastle, visited Talton Hendren. Mrs- Wm. Walls and children spent Sunday with her parents near Mt. Meridian. Clara Benbon is at Frank Johnson’s. Howard White hiked his way to Cataract Sunday. W. H. Breeden called on P. G. Branson. Gilbert.Dorsett and wife, of Broad Park, were in town Sunday. W. H. Elmore was at the city Wednesday. Jesse Richardson, of Greencastle,

Nora Cunningham lias returned home from a week’s visit at her uncle's J. K. Jenkins, of Greencastle. Mr. Geo. Trail, of Greencastle, was buried at the Salem cemetery last Sunday. Mrs. W. A. Nicholson and baby have been visiting relatives an<j friends in Illinois. Walter Buchannan, of Greencastle, is visiting at J. H. Fitzpatrick’s. The funeral of Mrs. Agnes Shopped will be preached by Elder Pope Sunday in the grove near Canot. Miss Ella Williams closed lier school at Salem Saturday. BROAD PARK. S. J. Beedle spent Saturday and Sunday in Greencastle. C. A. Dobbs and family spent Sunday with his brother, Frank, in Morgan. Several of the hoys attended Esq. Scott’s court at Belle Union Monday. Now we hear .the sound of the threshing machine whistle and cyclone stacker, but it wont last long ns the wheat crop is short. Chas. Baumen, the Fillmore hog

John Lewis and wife entertained Nelson Priest and family last Sunday. Frank Hinkle and wife have a new baby girl. Additional Correspondence on Page 8.

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VANDALIA LINE. In effect June 2Mh: Ivmi. Trains leave Greencastle, Ind., F(»K THE WEST. No 5 Daily. Fot St. I ouU !: o a in No 21 Daily “ •* ... .. 1.5>pin No 7 Daily. •• ** I2:a» a in Noll Daily For Ht. Louis 3:03 p m No 15 Daily ..For Terre Haute s:i5am No 3 Ex. Sun •• “ 5:1H p m FOB THE EAST, No 2»i Daily For Indii n .p lls 1:35 pm No 3 Daily. “ *• 3*241 p in No 2 Daily... ** “ on>3p m No o Daily “ “ 4:30 * in No 12 Daily ** ** 12:02 a m No l F.x. Sun “ •' 3:45 am For complete tune card, giving all train* ami stations,and for full informal ion a* to rates, tlirough cars, etc., address J. s. Dowiing, agent. Greencastle, Ind.. or K. A. Ford, General Passenger Agent, St. Louis, Mo.

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